ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 18830, 25 May 1920, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

ALBION THEATRE, DADDY LONG LEGS TO-MORROW. To-night at 7.15 and 9 o’clock the final screenings of the great morality drama, "The Cry of the Weak,” takes place. Fanny Ward, who is known as the Nellie Stewart, of America, is the star in this super-play, worthily upholding her reputation as one of the world’s greatest emotional actresses. The story, by Ouida Bergere, is certainly enthralling, teaching great basic and moral truths in an entertaining manner that appeals wonderfully to one and all. In conjunction with this feature is screened the eighth episode of "The Man of Might,” and other films. “Daddy Long Legs,” which is Mary Bickford’s very first own production will be shown to-morrow. It is an attraction with universal appeal. It is filled with children an.' their doings. Moreover the children arc not every day kiddies with parents and homes, but the little charges of an orphan asylum which is sadly mismanaged. The role of Judy Abbott is played by Mary Pickford. She is a 12-year-old girt, full of life and fun, (lodging the repressive methods of the superintendent of the home to run off and help her companions who are faring ill on the miserable diet and poor care they receive. Among the children supporting the star is the funniest and most freckled boy ever seen in pictures. The other star item on the programme is Bessie Barriscale in "Josselyn’s Wife.” The moral of "Josselyn’s Wife" is; "Don’t introduce your handsome son to his step-mother if you want domestic happiness.” When the elderly Josselyn insisted on his young married son making his bouse Ids home, he did not know that he was leading his boy to thn brink of disgrace and himself to death and dishonour. Bessie Barriscale is lovely and charming as the young wife, and will gain the sympathy of any audience for her appealing and natural role. Little Ben Alexander, the child star of "Hearts of the World” gives a splendid characterisation of the artist’s little son. Comedies, educationals, topicals, etc., combined with the Albion Symphony Orchestra in haunting melody and grand overture, "The Waltz Dream,” will make a delightful evening’s entertainment. Seats may be reserved by telephone at the Albion.

CIVIC PICTURES. ‘ THE HONOR SYSTEM.” LAST TIME TO-NIGHT. To-night. sees the final screening of the remarkable prison-picture drama, "The Honor System,” in the Municipal Theatre at 7.15. Those who have not yet had the chance of seeing this wonderful production should not fail to seize the last opportunity afforded to-night. A few of the exciting incidents in this picture are a Mexican border raid, staged in the actual raid zone, while bands of Mexicans were crossing into Texas; several Western dance hall ‘ fights, and a plot to kill a young inventor which results in a melee in which one of several villains is killed. The story also treats the vital subject of prison abuses in an -effective manner. An all-star cast, including Gladys Brockwcll. Miriam Cooper, Milton Sills and George Walsh, portrays the principal roles. Weeks were spent in perfecting the title in "The Honor System,” The captions which precede the scenes do not smi'er from the common fault of being >o voluminous as to retard the action. This is one of the leaders immediately fob . lowing the picture's opening; "Whosoever is indifferent to the fate of the unfortunate wards of society contributes to their misery, for we are our brother’s keeper, and. the cry of the thief on the cross, ‘Remember me,’ still ring' its message. Will you h.ar i-?" A .-ne'dal feature of the entertainment is the excellent music rendered by tiie augmented Civic Orchestra, or .-ix mu-icians, whose delightful and appropriate music materially assists in making this great picture very realistic. Seats should be bonked, without delay, at Begg's nni'ic shop, | OTHER PARAMOUNT SPECIAL j ATTRACTIONS TO-MORROW. | her tomorrow the management has sej cured the sipingcst double Paramount feature bill ye; presented, and that is saying -nm thing. I h*' first feature is a special attraction, and is entitled "Wagon Tracks," a Paramount-Artcraft picture presenting the renowned William S. Hart in a new type of photoplay. That is, Ahe plot offers new and even more virile elements in its com-po-ition than have been seen before in his pictures. "Wagon Tracks" is a tremendously powerful picture, and the acting of Jane Novak and Robert McKim measures well up to the high standard set by the 'tar. The desert scenes are especially well do ri .. and lend, an unusual charm to the wind-' production. The second feature introduces the favourite Ethel Clayton in the L-rwir Paramount (Irani;:: "Men. Women and Mmi v." It is a vivid pwturisntion of the ’ 1 ’'l r--rust of society, whfte an inexperiV’! fell vi'-fim to tlm "hire," !c; ivd : --rd her folly in time, ami cv-ntu-;d!y .arrived at the -nmmir of the unhid! road - lev*' are I happiness. The supporting '•vi ores arc exceptionally good, particularly the scenic picture of Lake Lmnaii. Patrons -hould book at R egg’s without delay, thereby securing good seats, POPULAR PICTURE PALACE. There was another large attendance last evening, when the long, many featured programme provoked the warmest enthusiasm. 'ln the Gloaming,” anil "Blind Justice,” arc .>tar features of mure than ordinary event, am! the supports, which include two .splendid comedies an: highly entertaining and instru'-tive. The final screening is announced tor to-night, A complete now programme will be presented to-morrow mght, headed by big Bill Russell, the ath’-j----nc actor in a bright Western comedy-drama "Ini- Hero-Stuff." The story centres around one Captain Jones, who returns from the war lade.i with decorations for bravery. Tired of tit • publicity of heorism, hj? poses j as a cowar I. There arc splendid supports and the programme is sure to receive trie •same success that has greeted it in the j northern centres. .